Posts by r4eboxer

Original Post by wordsmithmkuk:

Original Post by r4eboxer:
oh and making bread is a chore too, very time consuming.

Agreed - unless you can get hold of a breadmaker. They take the hassle out of fresh home-made bread.

I still do it the old-fashioned way, on the occasions I have the time. Soda bread is quick though, so that might be an alternative to try. Savoury scones are another option, but fattier than bread.

I do it the old-fashioned way too, My sister gave me a bread maker but I've never used it. I just don't want to learn how to. I make 5 loaves of whole wheat, and usually 24 submarine buns every Saturday. It's an all day event. Heaven Forbid it I get a late start, I'm up until midnight if I do.

I've never tried sour dough though. If it involves dairy I wouldn't be able to have it, but I used to love sour dough bread from the store. I can only imagine how awesome it would be home made.

Original Post by pinegrovedave:

Original Post by janelovesjam:

That all sounds yummy! I made an eggplant/tomato/beef/lentil/wine thing, which turned out pretty well.   

But Dave, you're right to brag, am particularly impressed by the sourdough bread. 

Ever since watching "Food, Inc." we have set out on a campaign to become as self-sufficient as possible. We've expanded the gardens and next year, we plan on raising chickens and pigs. Our local rancher has 40+ cattle that are organic, grass fed and our cost averages ~4.50/lb for some of the best, healthiest beef around.

I haven't purchased beef in the supermarket since March and our next purchase from our rancher will be for a side.

"Food, Inc." was definitely a turning point in our efforts to get as self-sufficient and "off-grid" as possible.

 

BTW...We're growing eggplant and I've got an awesome Thai Basil Eggplant recipe if you'd like. :)

Food inc. had the same effect on me. My chickens are now almost 2 months old. I should have eggs by Jan. We are getting ready for a family grass fed milk cow and hopefully "fingers crossed" will raise our own grass fed calf every year.

I am not sure I am going to be able process my own chickens though. I'm not sure I am going to be able to handle the feather smell while processing.

I did eggplant this year for the first time too. Mine didn't get as big as I'd hoped.

Your dinner sounds delish. You should be proud of the accomplishments. It's a lot of hard work. One question   Did it taste a little salty?

Original Post by moonikins:

We went to a used appliance center to purchase a new fridge for our garage, AKA the pop & beer fridge. We found an "all fridge" fridge for $125.00. It was newer than the garage fridge that took a crap on us and it offered much more space as well. It had been in a commercial establishment, but it didn't have the glass sliding doors.

^DITTO  Only I keep our second hand fridge on the front back porch.

I'd say you have bad taste, I don't think a mustang is much of a car. I'd wonder why you didn't buy something nicer.

Original Post by cgergely1:

I felt it here in W.Va. A little swaying of the building. I'm about 350 miles from Richmond.

I am the same weight as you and am 5'5". According to bmi charts I am overweight. I am a d cup and have a booty so I feel like it is unfair to be labeled overweight. Though I suppose I could stand to lose 10-20 lbs I don't feel I'm overweight either.

Original Post by lostintennessee:

I think I am going to stop dating or attempting to date for good.

Honestly I've never been glad I dated someone and nothing pans out.

I'm not letting this guy ruin my whole outlook.  I've been pretty down on dating for a while, but this is just another drop in the bucket of disappointments and confusion.

I was a little unsure of his interest until he texted me this morning and told me I looked cute.  He then asked me to call him twice.  Let's assume he wasn't ever interested...how do I interpret his actions?  It makes me feel weird, like I have no clue what anything means.

 

Once I came to that conclusion and gave up is when my DH appeared in my life.

Original Post by roxysparkles:

Original Post by r4eboxer:

You don't have the facts, I don't have a facebook. I am not his friend. I assure you I am seeing everything. Do try to keep up. I said my email is his and I get the messages in my inbox. You know not every 15 year old is the same.

No need to get snarky with me.

I'm saying that it is very possible that your son (or any 15 year old whose mom monitors his/her FB) could have created a second account, of which you are unaware (that kind of being the point). I'm also sure he knows how to create his own gmail/yahoo/whatever e-mail account to sign up on facebook with... again, of which you are unaware.

Yea, your right that was snarky. I thought that after I posted. It was uncalled for and I'm sorry.